Hyposplenism/Splenectomy (3) Flashcards
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Q
What does this make pts more susceptible to?
What should therefore be given to all these pts?
What will be found on blood film in these pts?
What blood results would be expected in these pts?
A
➊ Encapsulated organisms i.e. haemophilus, pneumococcus, and meningococcus
➋ Haemophilus, Pneumococcal, and Meningococcal vaccines!
➌ Howell–Jolly bodies
➍ Low Hb + Raised reticulocyte count
